Monday, August 27, 2007

Oh, it's so good to be back. Our trusty microwave dish on the roof suddenly stopped receiving signals. Three dishes later we gave up and have gone to DSL. I hope to never think about internet access again . . .

In her diabetic honor, I created the world's tiniest birthday cake. A dollop of batter in a mini-muffin pan, with the tiny cake split into layers and frosted. Set on a fig leaf and topped with half a fig for an elegant presentation. She ate the whole thing!

Clara and Bella prepared a wonderful guitar-cello duet of "Happy Birthday." With all Clara's double stops, it sounded like a small orchestra!

For the rest of the guests, a full-size chocolate cake, decorated the same. To keep the figs from rolling off during transport in my new vintage cake box, I impaled each of them on a hidden toothpick. I must depend on beauty from nature to make good-looking cakes. If I try to get fancy with the frosting, not good.

Four generations in a row--me, Daisy, my mother, my grandmother. A ninety year span!

Welcome back, and your grandmother looks like a lovely lady. I am very excited myself this week to be making the cake for my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. They are in their seventies, and I have been so blessed by having them close by for both me and my children to love. It gives me so much hope and happiness to see a couple make it to 50 yrs. together, or to see a lovely lady celebrate her 93rd.

beautiful family (all 4 generations) your grandmother must be very proud of what she has accomplished through your mother and then through you.. you are much to make her proud..I came to your blog through Jodi (deputy domain)

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Photography

Photography is an important part of life at my house. Photos that appear here are taken by Giles, by the Composer, and by me. Giles is a real, paid photographer, and he uses a Sony Alpha. Most of the photography prior to September 2008 is his. Since then I have done most of the shooting and I use a Konica Minolta. Additionally, the Composer offers me nice shots on occasion, often from his little Canon point and shoot. I've given up trying to note who's done what. Thanks for your interest!